Business Details
22 Years
experience
Therapeutic Massage & Healing Arts in Saratoga, CA
At Giving Hands Massage, we approach therapeutic bodywork as a holistic practice that transcends mere physical relief. Our founder, Homa, brings over two decades of dedicated experience to her work, combining deep physiological knowledge with meditative intuition. Her journey from computer science to education and finally to healing arts reflects a lifelong commitment to human well-being. Each session is tailored to the individual, using techniques like Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Craniosacral therapies to address both physical tension and mental stress. We prioritize intuitive connection, beginning each session with breathwork to center both practitioner and client.Our practice is rooted in the understanding that emotional and physical health are intertwined, a philosophy demonstrated through personalized care since 2004. We serve clients in Saratoga and Marin, offering sessions ranging from 30 minutes to packages for ongoing support. Our work has been recognized for its transformative effects, with clients reporting improved posture, emotional clarity, and overall wellness. We maintain strict professionalism while fostering an environment of compassion and self-awareness. Our cancellation policy ensures respect for both client and practitioner time, and we accept cash and check payments for convenience.
Services
Swedish Massage
Deep Tissue Therapy
Myofascial Release
Shiatsu
Craniosacral Therapy
Pressure Point Work
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in therapeutic massage since 2004
- Our sessions combine physiological knowledge with meditative intuition
- We provide personalized care tailored to each client's unique needs
- We integrate emotional and physical wellness in our bodywork approach
- Our practice includes donation programs supporting local educators
What people say
Deeply relaxed
Personalized sessions
Holistic healing
Emotional clarity
Improved posture
Services
Swedish Massage
This foundational technique uses long strokes and kneading movements to promote relaxation and improve circulation. Ideal for general stress relief, it helps release muscle tension while calming the nervous system. Our practitioners adapt pressure intensity to individual comfort levels for optimal results.
Deep Tissue Therapy
Targeting deeper muscle layers, this technique addresses chronic pain and postural issues through focused pressure. Effective for injury recovery and posture correction, it helps break down scar tissue while improving mobility and reducing inflammation in affected areas.
Craniosacral Therapy
Gentle manipulations of skull and spinal structures help regulate cerebrospinal fluid flow. This subtle approach alleviates headaches, neck pain, and nervous system imbalances while promoting deep relaxation and emotional release through cranial rhythm normalization.
Shiatsu
Based on traditional Chinese medicine principles, this finger-pressure technique stimulates energy meridians to restore balance. It effectively reduces stress, improves circulation, and addresses specific ailments by activating the body's natural healing processes through targeted acupressure points.
Myofascial Release
Sustained pressure techniques target fascial restrictions to relieve pain and improve mobility. This method addresses chronic tightness patterns, enhances posture, and restores natural movement by releasing connective tissue adhesions throughout the body.
People
Homa Goodarzi
Owner/Massage Therapist
With over 20 years of experience since graduating from Diamond Light School of Massage in 2004, Homa combines physiological expertise with intuitive healing. Her background in education informs her client-centered approach to stress reduction and holistic wellness.
Questions
What makes your massage approach unique?
Our sessions integrate physiological knowledge with meditative intuition, tailoring each treatment to the client's specific needs through real-time body feedback.
Do you offer different session lengths?
We provide 30-minute sessions for targeted work, 60-minute full-body treatments, and package options for ongoing care.
What therapeutic modalities do you use?
We combine Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Shiatsu, Craniosacral, and Pressure Point techniques to address various physical and emotional needs.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash and check payments for all our massage therapy services.
What is your cancellation policy?
Full refunds require 48-hour cancellation notice; late cancellations and no-shows incur full session charges.
How do you address emotional stress in sessions?
Our approach recognizes mind-body connections, using breathwork and intuitive touch to release emotional tension stored in physical patterns.
